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Copyright, 1895^ 

Wm. K. Muchmore. 



Published by 

Wm. K. Muchmore, 

Stationer, 

Morristown, N. J. 



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ORRISTOWN, in its beauty and healthfiilness, nestles quietly among the hills of North- 
ern New Jersey. With a population of over 8,000 it is thirty miles from New York 
and high above the sea air which envelopes the metropolis. To tliis advantage of 
moderate mountain air, it adds that of the purest of pure \\ater brought by the Aque- 
duct Company from the springs which issue from the heart of the hills around. Its 
sandy, porous soil completes the strongest of health attractions for which, both summer and 
wintar, it has long been renowned. Add to this the fact that Morristown is not a manufacturing 
city but a city of elegant residences and simple homes, vi-ith a large understratum of old inhab- 
itants, and we account in some measure for its unusual attractiveness. Owing to the central 
position of the town as originally planned, roads radiate in every direction. It is said there is 
a drive, different in character, for every day of the month. 

Morristown was known as " West Hanover " and " New Hanover " from the earliest settle- 
ment of Morris County, about 1710, when the country round was called by the Indian name, 
" Rockciticus," until Jlarch 25tli, 1740, when its present name was adopted at the first meeting 
of the County Court. About this ancient town cluster the most sacred and dramatic memories 
of the Revolution, for here was Washington with his army for two entire winters, during the 
first of which he occupied as his headquarters the " .Arnold Tavern " now "All Souls Hospital," 
on the old Baskingridge Road (now Mt. Kemble .Avenue). During Washington's second 
winter, his home was the Ford Mansion, now known as "The Headquarters." This stately 
building stands fir.st among the Headquarters of the United States for its presen-atiou, its 
situation, its associations and the treasures it contains, chief among which is Washington's orig- 
inal Commission as Commander-in-chief. 

The churches are a feature of Morristown. There are two Episcopal churches, two Presb)'- 
terian, two Roman Catholic, two Methodist Episcopal, two Baptist and one Congregational. 
In the old bvirying ground of the "First Church" lies the dust of Revolutionary heroes. 

The schools of Morristown are widely known. The two pul^lic schools under the manage- 
ment, for twenty-five years, of the efiicient Principal, Mr. Wm. Le Roy Haven, are the pride 
and glory of the city and county. The fine Maple Avenue ' ' Graded and High School ' ' building 
was completed in 1S69, at a cost of about f5o,ooo, since which time extensive additions have 
been made. There are several private schools both large and small. .Among the first is " Miss 
Dana's School for Young Ladies" which ranks among the first schools of the country and sup- 
plies, by certificate, the colleges of Welleslcy, Smith and Baltiiuore. " The Morris Academy " 
for bo3's, under the direction of its able Principal, Mr. Charles D. Piatt, having its rooms in the 
Library and Lyceum Building, is well attended and sends many young men to the various 
colleges. "Mr. L. A. Talmadge's School," for boys,' is equally popular and does the same. 



"St. Hilda's School," for girls, is large and flourishing, also the "St. Elizabeth Academy." 
" Miss Stevenson's School," for young ladies and children, has long been established and con- 
nected with it is a fine kindergarten, as is also with Miss Dana's. 

In the Librar_v and Lyceum Building is a fine circulating and reference librarj' of over 
15,000 volumes, with a reading tcoui attached where one may find, and quietly enjo}-, the 
magazines of the da}-. 

Four weekly newspapers are issued from Morristown presses, the oldest being T/ie Jersey- 
man whicli wa? established in 1S26 and T/ie True Democratic Banner, in 1836. There are 
also The Cnrcu'cle awA The Evening Express. 

It 15 said that every form of philanthrop}- finds fruitful soil in Jlorristown and it would 
seem that all are represented from "The State Charities Aid Association," which began its life 
here and of which the " Children's Home " is one of the first results, to the "Free Kinder- 
garten " last es'ablished. "The Memorial "' and the "All Souls " Hospitals are both doing a 
much needed work in this part of New Jersey. "The Memorial Hospital" occupies a historic 
site, and a historic building like the "All Souls," — namely the home, much as it stood in the 
Revolution, of " Good Pastor Johnes," one of the most famous cliarac ters of the time, and the 
friend of Washington. The great State Hospital for the Insane ranks among the first in size 
and importance in the United States and in the world. 

The fire department, organized in 1867, is recognized as one of the bfest volunteer fire 
departments in the state and has been raised to its present remarkable efliicienc)- b_v the efforts, 
ability and devotion of a few public spirited citizen members. 

About the Park, with its fine Soldiers' Monument, large and spacious stores display their 
wares from attractive windows. This business centre is fast diverging into the outlying streets 
and avenues and larger and finer buildings, like the " McAlpinBlock," are constanth- being 
erected for these purposes and instantly occupied. 

The D. L. and W. Railroad has added recently several trains which for speed and con- 
venience attract many business and professional men either temporarily or permanently. Hotels 
and boarding houses abound and are liberall}' patronized. Many who come to board remain to 
rent or build, and those who come for one season usualh' end by remaining the year round or 
altogether. The society of Morristown is unrivalled and that, in itself, attracts many visitors 
and residents. Many delightful clubs are in vigorous life. The Polo Club has attained celebrity 
as well as the new Golf Club, which is the first established in New Jersey and the third in the 
United States. One of the sights on a bright October day is the start of the Essex County Hunt 
from the " Morristown Green," when the hunters assemble, in gay attire, before taking their 
roiir.se arro.ss the roiintrv. 




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Lady Washington's Room, South End. The Parlor. 

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The Armory (Second Story Hall). 




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